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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

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One of several Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATV, sits awaiting a road test after going through an intensive upgrade of armor and systems at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Jan. 12. The M-ATV is the latest incarnation of the MRAP vehicles designed to enhance protection for the occupants of the crew cab in the event an improvised explosive device detonates under the vehicle.

One of several Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATV, sits awaiting a road test after going through an intensive upgrade of armor and systems at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Jan. 12. The M-ATV is the latest incarnation of the MRAP vehicles designed to enhance protection for the occupants of the crew cab in the event an improvised explosive device detonates under the vehicle.

Photo by Keith Hayes

Dustin Wiley, originally from Riverside, Calif., and a wheeled mechanic at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, works on the engine that powers the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATV, currently being repaired and upgraded at the Plant Jan. 12. Wiley is a former Army National Guardsman who served in Afghanistan as a mechanic. He said he has driven and worked on the M-ATVs and knows the heavily built troops transports save lives.

Dustin Wiley, originally from Riverside, Calif., and a wheeled mechanic at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, works on the engine that powers the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATV, currently being repaired and upgraded at the Plant Jan. 12. Wiley is a former Army National Guardsman who served in Afghanistan as a mechanic. He said he has driven and worked on the M-ATVs and knows the heavily built troops transports save lives.

Photo by Keith Hayes

(Left) Kevin Leonard, a native of Newport Beach, Calif., and William Marler, from Victorville, Calif., heavy mobile equipment mechanics, work on the interior of the crew capsule for the M-ATV, also known as a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Jan. 12. The crew cab is heavily protected by reinforced armor to help the occupants survive a blast from powerful improvised explosive devices.

(Left) Kevin Leonard, a native of Newport Beach, Calif., and William Marler, from Victorville, Calif., heavy mobile equipment mechanics, work on the interior of the crew capsule for the M-ATV, also known as a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Jan. 12. The crew cab is heavily protected by reinforced armor to help the occupants survive a blast from powerful improvised explosive devices.

Photo by Keith Hayes

Crew capsules of several Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATV, sit awaiting repair and upgrade at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. The artisans working the M-ATV line are refurbishing the 17-ton vehicles for both the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps for future use.

Crew capsules of several Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicles, or M-ATV, sit awaiting repair and upgrade at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow. The artisans working the M-ATV line are refurbishing the 17-ton vehicles for both the U.S. Air Force and Marine Corps for future use.

Photo by Keith Hayes

Air Force Lieutenant General Andrew W. Busch, director of Defense Logistics Agency, Ft. Belvior, Va., is greeted by Colonel Sekou S. Karega, Commanding Officer of MCLB Barstow, upon his arrival, Jan 26. The general took a tour of the installation visiting DLA assets and facilities.

Air Force Lieutenant General Andrew W. Busch, director of Defense Logistics Agency, Ft. Belvior, Va., is greeted by Colonel Sekou S. Karega, Commanding Officer of MCLB Barstow, upon his arrival, Jan 26. The general took a tour of the installation visiting DLA assets and facilities.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Colonel Sekou S. Karega, commanding officer, commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, signs a proclamation designating the week of Feb. 27 - March 4, 2017 Military Saves Week. Standing by are Lynda Schmidt, Personal Finance Managment Program Specialist, and Patrick Rewerts, Career Resource Center Manager, Marine Corps Community Services, MCLB Barstow.

Colonel Sekou S. Karega, commanding officer, commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, signs a proclamation designating the week of Feb. 27 - March 4, 2017 Military Saves Week. Standing by are Lynda Schmidt, Personal Finance Managment Program Specialist, and Patrick Rewerts, Career Resource Center Manager, Marine Corps Community Services, MCLB Barstow.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Col. Sekou Karega, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, signs the first Combined Federal Campaign donation form to kick off MCLB Barstow campaign, Nov. 21, 2016.

Col. Sekou Karega, Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, signs the first Combined Federal Campaign donation form to kick off MCLB Barstow campaign, Nov. 21, 2016.

Photo by Carlos A. Guerra

Performers with the USO Show Troupe pose with the ammunition cans full of Marine Corps goodies after performing for military personnel, civilian employees and members of the local community, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 12. The performance included several song and dance routines spanning decades of music, touching all ages in the audience.

Performers with the USO Show Troupe pose with the ammunition cans full of Marine Corps goodies after performing for military personnel, civilian employees and members of the local community, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 12. The performance included several song and dance routines spanning decades of music, touching all ages in the audience.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Maxine MacDonald, warehouse materials operations officer, dances with one of the performers from the USO Show Troupe during their show aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 12.

Maxine MacDonald, warehouse materials operations officer, dances with one of the performers from the USO Show Troupe during their show aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 12.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Marines Sgt. Zachary Ingraham, platoon sergeant, and Lance Cpl. Jacob Soto, calibration technician, donate blood during the annual LifeStream blood drive held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 3. The blood drive is yet another way that Marines serve their country and their community.

Marines Sgt. Zachary Ingraham, platoon sergeant, and Lance Cpl. Jacob Soto, calibration technician, donate blood during the annual LifeStream blood drive held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 3. The blood drive is yet another way that Marines serve their country and their community.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Leslie Beberniss, hostess of Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet, and her helper, Melissa Kratzer assist Alma Martinez in picking out a gown or two during the event held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. All three women are Marine spouses and the event, sponsored by DRYKEF Inc. allows military spouses to enjoy refreshments and prizes while picking out a gown for the Marine Corps Ball.

Leslie Beberniss, hostess of Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet, and her helper, Melissa Kratzer assist Alma Martinez in picking out a gown or two during the event held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. All three women are Marine spouses and the event, sponsored by DRYKEF Inc. allows military spouses to enjoy refreshments and prizes while picking out a gown for the Marine Corps Ball.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Leslie Beberniss, a Marine spouse, assists Rheiko Jackson, also a Marine spouse in trying on a gown during Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet, held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. The event, hosted by Beberniss and sponsored by DRYKEF Inc., allows spouses an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and camaraderie while trying on and selecting gowns to wear to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Leslie Beberniss, a Marine spouse, assists Rheiko Jackson, also a Marine spouse in trying on a gown during Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet, held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. The event, hosted by Beberniss and sponsored by DRYKEF Inc., allows spouses an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and camaraderie while trying on and selecting gowns to wear to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Sierra Avery, a Marine spouse, poses with her raffle prize during Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet event held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. The event, hosted by Leslie Beberniss, also a Marine spouse, and her family's business, DRYFEK Inc., allows military spouses an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and prizes while picking out a gown for the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Sierra Avery, a Marine spouse, poses with her raffle prize during Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet event held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. The event, hosted by Leslie Beberniss, also a Marine spouse, and her family's business, DRYFEK Inc., allows military spouses an opportunity to enjoy refreshments and prizes while picking out a gown for the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Food and beverages, provided by DRYKEF Inc., kept military spouses happy as they tried on gowns during Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet, held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. The hostess, Leslie Beberniss, a Marine spouse, gathered donations of new and gently used dresses, jewelry and lotions, as well as sandwiches, cookies, mimosas and more, for the event so that military spouses could select beautiful gowns for the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Food and beverages, provided by DRYKEF Inc., kept military spouses happy as they tried on gowns during Operation: My Girlfriend's Closet, held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 9. The hostess, Leslie Beberniss, a Marine spouse, gathered donations of new and gently used dresses, jewelry and lotions, as well as sandwiches, cookies, mimosas and more, for the event so that military spouses could select beautiful gowns for the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday Ball.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Recyclable steel awaits pick-up during a clean-up event at building 404 and Railway Operations aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 3.

Recyclable steel awaits pick-up during a clean-up event at building 404 and Railway Operations aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 3.

Photo by Photo Courtesy: Environmental Division

Staff Sergeant Nicholas Beberniss with his family having fun in a photo booth during a family event.

Staff Sergeant Nicholas Beberniss with his family having fun in a photo booth during a family event.

Photo by Photo Courtesy: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Beberniss

Staff Sergeant Nicholas Beberniss stands at attention with his 4-year-old son, Mason during a simulated promotion ceremony. Mason was "promoted" to Lance Corporal within the family and he proudly emmulates his father.

Staff Sergeant Nicholas Beberniss stands at attention with his 4-year-old son, Mason during a simulated promotion ceremony. Mason was "promoted" to Lance Corporal within the family and he proudly emmulates his father.

Photo by Photo Courtesy: Staff Sgt. Nicholas Beberniss

Col. Sekou S. Karega, commander of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Barstow during the organization's monthly luncheon, Sept. 28. During that time he spoke a little about himself and his career but focused more on the things the base has accomplished throughout the year.

Col. Sekou S. Karega, commander of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, speaks to members of the Rotary Club of Barstow during the organization's monthly luncheon, Sept. 28. During that time he spoke a little about himself and his career but focused more on the things the base has accomplished throughout the year.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Jermaine Sutton, from Philadelphia, and former Marine, uses an AC DC Precision Measurement Calibrator, to test the electrical output of a device. “I see the impact of the lab’s work every day,” Sutton said, “when you go to Production Plant Barstow and see them using a piece of equipment that you just tested. If you’re off with your tests then they’ll be off with their work,” he said.

Jermaine Sutton, from Philadelphia, and former Marine, uses an AC DC Precision Measurement Calibrator, to test the electrical output of a device. “I see the impact of the lab’s work every day,” Sutton said, “when you go to Production Plant Barstow and see them using a piece of equipment that you just tested. If you’re off with your tests then they’ll be off with their work,” he said.

Photo by Keith Hayes

Robert Hart, a native of Pocatello, Idaho, and Navy veteran, puts a huge wrench through its paces with a torque master calibration system machine, as lab supervisor Peter Dembowski looks on at the Calibration Lab in building 598 aboard the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow.

Robert Hart, a native of Pocatello, Idaho, and Navy veteran, puts a huge wrench through its paces with a torque master calibration system machine, as lab supervisor Peter Dembowski looks on at the Calibration Lab in building 598 aboard the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow.

Photo by Keith Hayes

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